Tai Chi Fan tutorials starting September 2021

A series of 10 tutorials provided by the University of Southampton Confucius Institute and the Chinese Association of Southampton will take place from 25th September 2021 at Cantell School. These sessions will be in person (subject to change) and places are limited.

Fan form of Tai Chi is a very beautiful practice. It’s like an intentional dance that emphasises body awareness and mindful meditation. Observers and participants both can become easily entranced in the methodological and calming forms. Using weapons in Tai Chi is a historically common and significant practice in China. Like any of the Tai Chi forms, fans take focus, balance, poise, and awareness to be an effective tool in self-defence. Today, fan form tai chi is widely practiced. Nylon and silk fans are used by beginners, and once their skill grows, they begin using fans that are ribbed with iron or steel.

Tutor: Prof Michael Ng

Dates and Time: Saturdays, from 25th September to 27th November 2021,  15.15 to 16.15

Location: Cantell School Gym, SO16 3GJ

To register, please email Confucius@soton.ac.uk